Andorra 0-1 Albania, FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers: Red And Blacks Hold Firm With Qualification In Sight
Albania edged bottom side Andorra 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers at Estadi de la FAF, with Kristjan Asllani's 67th-minute goal proving decisive. Facing Andorra, who are rooted at the bottom of Group K with just one point, the Red and Blacks were made to fight to break down their defence. Rey Manaj and Berat Djimsiti came close to giving Albania the lead, but Asllani's second-half counter-attacking goal was enough to take them to second place behind England, with World Cup qualification play-offs in sight.
Albania players pose with fans at the end of a World Cup 2026 group K qualifying soccer match between Andorra and Albania in Encamp, Andorra. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Albania coach Sylvinho celebrates at the end of a World Cup 2026 group K qualifying soccer match between Andorra and Albania in Encamp, Andorra. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Albania's assistant coach Pablo Zabaleta, from Argentina, celebrates at the end of a World Cup 2026 group K qualifying soccer match between Andorra and Albania in Encamp, Andorra. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Albania's Kristjan Asllani celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a World Cup 2026 group K qualifying soccer match between Andorra and Albania in Encamp, Andorra. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Andorra's Ian Olivera fights for the ball with Albania's Rey Manaj, right, during a World Cup 2026 group K qualifying soccer match between Andorra and Albania in Encamp, Andorra. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Albania's Arber Hoxha takes a shot past Andorra's Biel Borra, right, during a World Cup 2026 group K qualifying soccer match between Andorra and Albania in Encamp, Andorra. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Andorra's Joan Cervos, left, vies for the ball with Albania's Elseid Hysaj during a World Cup 2026 group K qualifying soccer match between Andorra and Albania in Encamp, Andorra. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
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